Is this a chance to help somebody get it right for the ultimate portable
recorder? Neuros is apparently looking for some input on design of its
next generation player/recorder. If enough people plant the "good
preamp" bug in their corporate ears, we may get something useful out of
it. . .. Hope springs eternal.
http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS7231044963.html
Jim
oryoki2000 wrote:
>Today, many recorder designs use a Compactflash memory card (CF)
>as the storage medium. Once the recording session is complete,
>the files are transferred from CF to a computer. The CF is then
>erased and re-used.
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>If a computer isn't handy (for example, when you're traveling),
>the next best thing is a Portable Storage Device (PSD).
>The PSD is equipped with a CF reader, a battery-powered hard disc,
>and electronic controls necessary to copy the files from CF to
>hard disc at the touch of a button.
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>Despite having disc capacity up to 100GB, most PSDs are only
>slightly larger and heavier than the ubiquitous iPod. They fit
>easily into your gear bag.=20
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>When you return home, attach the PSD to your computer via USB
>(or Firewire, if available). The PSD appears to the computer as
>an external hard disc, and can be used as such until the next
>recording trip.
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>Two inexpensive PSDs favored by digital photographers these days
>are the Nexto-CF by Savit Micro, and the PD70X by Compact Drive.=20
>These two models are less expensive than many PSDs because
>they don't have an expensive color LCD screen to enable
>you to review stored photos. That's no problem for an
>audio recordist!
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>These two PSDs are reputed to be the fastest at copying the
>contents of a Compactflash card to the internal hard disc.=20
>Figure 2 minutes to copy 1GB of files, or less if you're using
>a high-speed CF.
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>Both PSDs are available without a hard disc if you already have
>a 2.5" IDE drive you'd like to use. Or you can purchase the PSD
>with drive already installed. Prices range from $150 to $400
>depending on hard disc size.
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>Both the Nexto-CF and the PD70X have advantages.
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>The Nexto-CF is somewhat smaller than PD70X, offers Firewire and
>USB 2.0 to connect to PC or Mac, and usually tests to be somewhat
>faster than the PD70X. The Nexto-CF has an internal rechargeable
>battery good for transferring about 20GB on a charge. It has a
>Compactflash slot only.
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>The PD70X is slightly less expensive than the Nexto-CF. It uses 4 AA
>batteries, easily replaceable when needed. The AA batteries last
>about twice as long as the Nexto-CF's built-in battery. The PD70X has
>an 8-in-1 card reader, including Compactflash, SD, XD, and Sony Memory
>Stick. It has a USB 2.0 port for connection to your computer.
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>Neither of these PSDs is available from a dealer in USA. Photographers
>in America report successful dealings with JAL Digital and Power in
>Numbers, Australian companies that carry both models. Delivery takes
>two to three business days by FedEX.
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>JAL Digital, http://www.jaldigital.com.au/
>Power in Numbers, http://www.powerinnumbers.com.au/
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>Please note that these two PSDs are strictly storage devices. They
>cannot play back audio files on their own. If you want to use the
>PSD to view photos, play audio or display video, you'll need one of
>the new multimedia PSDs, also called Portable Media Players. Examples
>include the Archos AV400 and Epson P2000. These devices are larger,
>heavier, more expensive, and use battery power more quickly.
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>--oryoki
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>"Microphones are not ears,
>Loudspeakers are not birds,
>A listening room is not nature."
>Klas Strandberg
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Jim Lee - Bamboo Turtle Studio
http://www.bambooturtle.com
Home of the Rock Nest Monster
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